The average train between Punanai and Kandy takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Punanai to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Punanai and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Punanai is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Punanai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Punanai station and arriving at Kandy station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Punanai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Punani station.
Punanai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Punanai and Kandy is 111.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Punani to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 10m.